Burnt Rock Mountain is a prominent peak in the Green Mountains of Vermont, located in the town of Fayston. It is part of the Northfield Mountains subrange and has an elevation of 3,168 feet. The mountain is named for its distinctive appearance, as the summit is mostly bare rock with patches of lichen and moss. The mountain offers scenic views of the Mad River Valley and the surrounding peaks, as well as opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, and skiing.

The Long Trail passes over the summit of Burnt Rock Mountain. The trail is accessible from several trailheads along VT-17 and VT-100. The hike to the summit is moderately difficult, with some steep and rocky sections that require scrambling. The mountain is also popular among backcountry skiers, who can find challenging terrain and deep snow on the north and east slopes.

Vermont’s Long Trail follows the main ridge of the Green Mountains from the Massachusetts-Vermont line to the Canadian border. Built between 1910 and 1930, it was the vision of James P. Taylor and later became the inspiration for the Appalachian Trail. The Long Trail and Appalachian Trail share 100 miles of trail in the southern part of the state.

On the Long Trail, hikers encounter the best natural features Vermont has to offer, including pristine ponds, alpine sedges, hardwood forests, and swift streams. Known as the “footpath in the wilderness,” it is easy in a few sections and rugged in most. Steep inclines and plenty of mud present hikers with plenty of challenges.

As maintainer and protector of the Long Trail, the Green Mountain Club works in partnership with the Green Mountain National Forest, the State of Vermont, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and private landowners to offer a world-class hiking trail.

The Long Trail is truly the trail for everyone. Each year, hundreds of thru-hikers set out to complete the trail in one go, a journey that has been completed in under 5 days but typically takes multiple weeks. Section hikers tackle the trail in bursts, often completing the Long Trail over the course of many years.

Hikers who hike every mile of the Long Trail, whether in day trips, multi-day sections, or all at once, are called “End-to-Enders” and are eligible to register for inclusion in the GMC’s official records.

Most trail users are day hikers, who enjoy desired destinations as day trips without camping out on the trail.

The AllTrails website has a description and map of a hike at Burnt Rock Mountain.